It's that time of the year when the best teams of the Mudgee District Netball Association's (MDNA) go head to head in a bid to walk away with the crown.
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The fifteen round season will come to a close on Saturday with 18 teams battling it out.
MDNA publicity officer Tash Smith says to get to a grand final is a 'massive achievement'.
"All teams playing should be very proud," Smith said.
"As the season consists of up to 15 rounds, consistency is crucial to the success and outcome of the season. I would say that consistency and hard work would get the teams over the line.
Grand final day is always so exciting. It will definitely be action packed with lots of streamers and cheering. We are super pumped and excited to watch some good quality netball.
- Mudgee District Netball Association publicity officer, Tash Smith
Tash says without question, the club's 575 registered players have improved all-round through the season, making the grand finals that much more interesting.
"There is always a distinct growth in individual players from round one to 15, especially with the junior players. It is a direct result of the hard work by the team and their coaches throughout the season," Smith said.
There has been a couple of upsets where teams have knocked other teams out of the finals. This is a direct result of improvement in the recent weeks.
"The coaching clinics have been excellent and are imperative for the growth of our association, too. Having specialist coaching clinic, provide our players with advanced skills that they may not have received otherwise."
Set to be one of the most entertaining games of the day will be the first division clash between Allstar McDonald Lawson and Starlets Woolpack, a rivalry that is going on it's third year.
"They will be meeting for the third year, and McDonald Lawson will be chasing their third premiership in a row," Smith said.
"It's anyone's game. McDonald Lawson's semi-final two weeks ago was extremely close winning by just two goals.
"Woolpack will come out hungry and determined."
Games will be held on September 14 at the Glen Willow netball courts.
Time slots: 11:30am
- 9 years - Saints Finches Vs Starlets Ultimate Care
- 10 years - Saints Ravens Vs Saints Rosellas
- 11 years - Starlets Bakers Delight Vs Gulgong Pixies
- 12 years - Aztecs Paragon Dancing Goat Cafe Vs Starlets The Property Shop
1:00pm:
- Division 3 - Starlets KPMG v Gulgong Warriors
- Division 2 Yellow - Allstar Jungle Wax & Tan v Starlets Ori Hotel
- Division 2 Purple - Aztecs Paragon Sniper Mining v Starlets See Thru
2:30pm:
- Division 1 - Allstar McDonald Lawson v Starlets Woolpack
- Division 4 - Starlets Blooms The Chemist v Gulgong Grinners
Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
